Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 27, 2025
At Algarve Dreams Tours, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Booking and reservation details
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Communication preferences
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address and browser type
- Operating system and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Referring website addresses
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services
- To process bookings and reservations
- To communicate with you about your bookings and our services
- To send you marketing communications (with your consent)
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and prevent fraud
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
- With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Improve website functionality
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to rectify or update your information
- The right to erase your personal information
- The right to restrict processing of your information
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Algarve Dreams Tours
Clube Naval De Portimão
8500-702 Portimão
Portugal
Email: info@algarvedreamstours.com
Phone: +351 913 344 177
13. GDPR Compliance
For residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing includes:
- Consent for marketing communications
- Contract performance for booking services
- Legitimate interests for website analytics and security
- Legal compliance for regulatory requirements